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Apolina visits... Mari in Nagoya, Japan.

This month our friend Mari Aoki, owner of Japanese children’s boutique MaRiet, told us her favourite things about living in Nagoya, Japan.

What's the best way to spend a summer morning in your town?

Nagoya is famous for its hot and humid summers. The mercury can rise to well above 35 degrees centigrade! So, it's just too hot to do anything! But, I love walking my dog (her name is Shiloh) in the morning.

I recommend that you go to cafes because most of the cafes in Nagoya have a morning special combo called "mo-nin-gu." By purchasing a cup of coffee, a piece of bread, a boiled egg, and a bowl of salad are provided free of charge! Isn't it a great deal?

Which is your favourite park?

Shonai Ryokuchi park. My family go to this park a lot as an Off-Leash Dog Park and a BBQ place are available too. Meijo Park is wonderful too! You can see the Nagoya Castle from the park.

What's your most inspiring gallery or museum?

I love the Getty Center in Los Angeles the most! Last year, we had no time to visit the Getty unfortunately, so I hope I can take my son there next time. In my city, Nagoya City Science Museum is wonderful. There is the world’s biggest planetarium and many kids programs are available there.